Premiere Watch: A Killer Paradox
Advertisements I’m not sure I’ll watch this show–it seems a little too much like the U.S. show Dexter, which once the cleverness of the conceit wore off, got a little dreary. I can only root so much for a serial killer to kill serial killers while he is trying to escape a detective who, if […]
News bites: February 6, 2024
Advertisements 1. Wavve and theatrical releases mean nothing to me if it doesn’t have an international distributor. 2. Lee Moo-saeng has first dibs on every shady husband role in Korean television. 3. I just hope they don’t waste Yoo In-soo in a thankless, irrelevant role like some dramas did. 4. “…with Im Soo-hyang… leading the […]
Secrets and sorrow in Kim Nam-joo’s Wonderful World
Advertisements Secrets and sorrow in Kim Nam-joo’s Wonderful World by solstices MBC’s upcoming mystery-thriller Wonderful World has released its second teaser, dropping some hints to its central secrets while remaining enigmatic about its characters. Starring Kim Nam-joo (Misty) and Cha Eun-woo (A Good Day to be a Dog), the drama will trace the path to […]
A royal kidnapping in The Crown Prince Has Disappeared
Advertisements A royal kidnapping in The Crown Prince Has Disappeared by solstices We’ve had a man abducting widows, and now it’s time for a role reversal in MBN’s The Crown Prince Has Disappeared. When the crown prince of Joseon is kidnapped by his betrothed, a kerfuffle ensues and a royal romantic comedy unfolds.The teaser opens […]
News bites: January 31, 2024
Advertisements News bites: January 31, 2024 by tccolb It’s been 20 years since MBC’s hit sageuk Dae Jang Geum had us glued to the screen and this time a sequel seems to be officially in the works, with Lee Young-ae (Maestra – Strings of Truth) returning to reprise her iconic role as Jang-geum. Currently called […]
Netizens Shocked At Side-By-Side Comparison Of “Heirs” And “Doctor Slump”
Advertisements JTBC‘s new K-Drama Doctor Slump, starring ZE:A‘s Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, premiered over the weekend. Once rivals in school, two brilliant doctors reunite by chance — each facing life’s worst slump and unexpectedly finding solace in each other. — Netflix “Doctor Slump” poster Some viewers might not know that this isn’t Hyung […]
Premiere Watch: Queen of Divorce
Advertisements 7 January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 Premiere Watch: Queen of Divorce by missvictrix Time slot: Wednesday-ThursdayBroadcaster: JTBCGenre: Comedy, action, legalEpisode count: 12Global streamer: VIU/KocowaReasons to watch: Yes, I know Lee Jia is the wonderful and capable star here, but Kang Ki-young has finally reached leading man status, and this is a moment to be […]
DPR LIVE Takes Legal Action Against REM (Scott Kim)
Advertisements DPR LIVE (also known as Hong Dabin) is taking legal action against REM (also known as Scott Kim). DPR LIVE (Dabin) REM (Scott Kim) | MINDSET Dabin’s company, CTYL, released statements in both Korean and English via social media. The company revealed that as of January 29, 2024, Dabin has filed a lawsuit, alleging […]
News bites: January 27, 2024
Advertisements News bites: January 27, 2024 by tccolb It’s full steam ahead for MBN’s upcoming The Crown Prince Has Disappeared, kicking off promos with the first script readings stills, led by Suho (Behind Your Touch), Hong Ye-ji (Love Song for Illusion), Myung Se-bin (Doctor Cha), Kim Joo-hun (Castaway Diva), and Minkyu (Maestra – Strings of […]